Tree Nut Free Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & Black Bean Corn Salad
This vibrant, no-cook salad is a riot of color and texture — juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy black beans, sweet corn, and briny Kalamata olives all tossed together in one big, satisfying bowl. The dressing is where the magic really happens: bright lemon juice and zest, dried oregano, cumin, and a touch of turmeric create a Mediterranean-inspired vinaigrette that ties every ingredient together beautifully. Letting the salad rest for ten minutes before serving is a small step that makes a big difference, coaxing the tomatoes to release their juices and deepen the overall flavor. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's safe and delicious straight from the recipe as written. Optional crumbled feta and torn fresh mint take it over the top if you want to lean into those bright, herby notes. It works equally well as a light lunch, a cookout side, or a meal-prep staple that holds up well in the fridge.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ½ english cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, Kalamata olives, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
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